Direct access to ANGEL courses as well as ANGEL Groups ends on Oct. 31. Starting Nov. 1, access will be available upon request to instructors and course editors on a first-come, first-served basis. Access will be available for a two-week period. To request access, a user will: Select the “Request Access to a Prior Course […]
Faculty can use Teams to group students in a course
Canvas users with the role of Teacher or Course Admin can use the Teams functionality to make their own student groupings within a Canvas course for purposes such as providing differentiated projects to a specific group of students. The Canvas Teams feature enables an individual to be added to multiple teams, as needed. Students may […]
Starfish to be integrated in Canvas on August 18
Starfish will be integrated in Canvas on Friday, August 18. Starfish is a reporting system faculty can use to communicate with students on progress in their courses. Faculty Senate policy 47-70 says faculty should submit early progress reports prior to the late drop deadline to help students evaluate and improve their academic performance. There are […]
Fall 2017 Course Shells Available only in Canvas
Course shells for fall 2017 are now available in Canvas. There will be no course shells in ANGEL for fall. The last day to teach in ANGEL is August 11, and the last day for direct access to ANGEL content is October 31. Faculty and staff who have courses in ANGEL are urged to export […]
Guidance for merged course sections in Canvas
Faculty and staff who wish to create a merged course in Canvas, effective Monday, April 3, will be asked to verify that their reason for merging sections does not violate the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). To begin the merge process, click on the “Merge Course Manager” button on the Canvas dashboard. A […]
Get help converting content to Canvas
Check out the latest Penn State Canvas video! (http://canvas.psu.edu/news-tips/) This four-minute video highlights the ways the TLT Canvas Instructional Support Team is helping faculty and staff get ready to teach in the new Learning Management System. In the video, you’ll meet two faculty members who improved their courses and increased their comfort level in Canvas, […]
Manually Enrolled Courses can now be requested directly in Canvas
Faculty and staff can now request a Manually Enrolled Course right in Canvas, rather than in ServiceNow. A Manually Enrolled Course is a non-credit bearing course that has student enrollments but is not an official LionPATH course. This updated process provides a better user experience, with dropdown menus guiding the capturing of required information. The […]
Student Activity Report Enabled in CANVAS
On Tuesday, April 4, the Student Activity Report feature will be enabled in Canvas courses, which provides the date of a student’s last activity in a course. This information can be used for reporting for financial aid regulations. The report includes information on course activity, assignments and communications. This is similar to the Date of […]
Piazza now available for use at Penn State
Penn State has signed an agreement that allows the approved use of the Piazza Q&A classroom discussion tool at the University. Faculty who already have a Piazza account may add your Penn State email address as either your primary or secondary email on your account. (http://support.piazza.com/customer/en/portal/articles/1646661-add-an-email-address-or-merge-two-accounts) The full Piazza Q&A tool integration with Canvas at […]
Testing Center Exams in Canvas
A brand new training session will be offered on Thursday, March 2 to help faculty get Canvas exams ready for the Pollock Testing Center. “Canvas: Preparing Exams for the Pollock Testing Center” will be held from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. via Adobe Connect. For details and the link to register, visit http://canvas.psu.edu/2017/02/23/training-class-to-focus-on-canvas-exams-in-pollock-testing-center/ Resources: http://canvas.psu.edu/2017/02/23/training-class-to-focus-on-canvas-exams-in-pollock-testing-center/
ANGEL group space will be ending in 2017; alternatives are now available
If anyone uses groups for storing course materials, such as Quizzes and assignments, a Master Course may be more appropriate than a “group” space moving forward. More information on group spaces can be found at the link below. Resources: http://canvas.psu.edu/2017/02/06/angel-group-space-will-be-ending-in-2017-alternatives-are-now-available-2/
Canvas Returns to WebAccess on January 25
At 6:00 am ET on Wednesday, January 25, the Office of the Vice President for Information Technology (OPVIT) will move Canvas back to WebAccess authentication. Canvas had been switched to an alternate authentication method on August 22, 2016. Users logging in to Canvas after the move will be prompted to either log in to WebAccess […]
New look for canvas.psu.edu
The official resource for all things Canvas at Penn State, http://canvas.psu.edu/, has a new look. The website has the same URL, but when users reach the site, they will see immediately that the home page looks different. The navigation bar at the top is streamlined and includes a bright yellow Canvas login button in the […]
New look coming for canvas.psu.edu
The official resource for all things Canvas at Penn State, canvas.psu.edu, will have a new look after the start of the new year. The site has the same URL — canvas.psu.edu — but when users reach the site, they will see immediately that the home page looks different. The navigation bar at the top is […]
Canvas Maintenance Scheduled for December 20
The Canvas database server is scheduled to undergo maintenance on December 20th from 2-4 am EST. Although Canvas will be available, it is recommended that users do not add or modify content during this time. An update will be provided when maintenance has been completed. Resources:
CANVAS Transition help available for faculty, even during holiday break
Fall semester is close to wrapping up, and faculty may be looking beyond finals to plan their jump from ANGEL to Canvas. It’s a perfect time, thanks to all the resources available between now and January 9, the start of spring semester. Faculty can continue to teach in ANGEL through summer II session in 2017. […]
Faculty can add threaded view to Canvas discussions
By default, all newly-created discussions in Canvas will not show discussions in threaded view. Beginning on Monday, November 21, faculty will be able to change a setting to add indents, or a threaded view, to make it easier for anyone in the course to follow the discussion. To learn how to set a discussion to […]
Replacements for ANGEL groups
Faculty, staff and students who use ANGEL Groups for collaborative or storage space will need to find an alternative by November 1, 2017. This change is tied to the transition from ANGEL to Canvas as the University’s Learning Management System. No new ANGEL Groups can be created after June 30, 2017. Access to all ANGEL […]
Canvas Discussion Forum Feedback Requested by Saturday 10/22
The Canvas Project Team will test a potential change that alters how threaded discussions appear in Canvas. We would like your assistance in testing this change, as well as providing feedback on making this change to the production version of Canvas. You will be added to a Canvas course, on the Canvas beta site (https://psu.beta.instructure.com/courses/1832297). […]
Testing Center anticipated to be ready for Canvas in SP17
Just a quick note here from the Canvas team: Faculty who use the Pollock Testing Center for exams can begin moving their courses into Canvas to be ready when the testing center is integrated into the new Learning Management System. The solution for large-scale testing is anticipated to be ready for use in the spring […]
Canvas Ideas Up For Voting
CLOSING NOVEMBER 2, 2016 Shuffle answers at the question level Exported gradebook should match filters on the grade screen FAST & EASY Way to Copy Content on the FLY CLOSING DECEMBER 7, 2016 Type between the lines of original conversation message Ability to Totally Hide Some Members in Course CLOSING JANUARY 4, 2017 Posted by […]
Canvas Development “Kick-Started” for 41 Liberal Arts Instructors
Instructors in the College of the Liberal Arts continued to demonstrate enthusiasm and drive in the Canvas Kick Start workshop on Tuesday, September 13. In the workshop, attendees first learned how the Canvas conversion was progressing within the college. As of the Fall 2016 semester, just over 25% of all courses being taught, were being taught […]
Using Canvas in Large Enrollment Classes
On October 17, from 10:30 to 11:30 am the Smeal College of Business will be holding a learning session about Using Canvas for Large Enrollment classes. This session is open to any faculty member who teaches large classes. The session will be held in room 214 in the Business Building. It will be taught by […]
Adding TAs to Canvas
At this time, when TAs are added to a class in LionPath, they are given Student- level permissions in Canvas. The Canvas and LionPath groups are working on this issue, but for the time being, we recommend manually adding TAs to Canvas. If you have already added a TA in LionPath, the best option is […]
Library Resources in Canvas
Access to University Libraries course resources is improving effective this semester, as content on reserve and guides for research are integrated into Canvas. All Canvas courses will have a link to Library Resources on the Course Navigation Menu (http://kb.its.psu.edu/node/3799). Library guides relevant to each course and related subjects will be automatically included under the Library […]
Managing Lectures with Lab Sections in Canvas
Lectures with Lab Sections give students and instructors two separate course spaces. Merging those sections causes duplicated student listings in the roster. Greg Loviscky shares how he plans to direct students to all of the lecture and lab information that they need for PSYCH 301W for FA16: “I thought about the merging and think that […]
Directory Holds Appear Differently in Canvas
Check your rosters for the new look of Directory Holds (where students request that their directory information remain confidential) in Canvas. On the Canvas roster page, faculty should see a red asterisk after the student’s name on the roster and a footnote at the bottom of the roster list that serves as a legend (*Confidential). When […]
Faculty – Let Students Know Through LionPath: Go to ANGEL or Canvas?
Faculty members are strongly urged to email their classes through LionPath, letting their students know which learning management system will be used for the class. Instructions regarding how to send an email from LionPath can be found at http://kb.its.psu.edu/node/3795.
ANGEL Tab Now in Canvas
You may have noticed a tab that says “ANGEL” on your Dashboard in Canvas. This tab will show all active, enabled courses in ANGEL for that user. This will allow users to easily move between systems. However, if you have been using ANGEL with a redirect URL to Canvas, that ANGEL course will also show […]
Kick Start Canvas Courses for SP17
Our college will hold a Canvas Kick Start on September 13 in the Pattee Library. This will be another opportunity for faculty and staff to learn more about Canvas. More details will be coming about this demonstration and discussion session, which will be led by ITS Training Services. If you have any questions, please contact […]
Requesting Master Courses or Manually Enrolled Courses in Canvas
One of the buttons on the Canvas dashboard where users can request course space has changed, effective July 13. “Request a Master or a Manually Enrolled Course” replaces the “Request a Master Course” button. As part of that change, users can now begin to request Manually Enrolled Courses. A Manually Enrolled Course is a non-credit […]
Fall 2016 course shells in Canvas now available
Official course shells from LionPATH populated with student enrollments are now available in Canvas for faculty who are teaching this fall. This will be the first semester that accounts, courses, and enrollments are synchronized with the new LionPATH student information system.
Faculty to request course spaces in Canvas via ServiceNow beginning on June 1
6/2 RETRACTION: The Canvas Project Team has reverted to the previous method for faculty and staff to request a Master Course by selecting the “Request Master Course Button” on the Canvas dashboard until further notice. Original Announcement: Beginning on June 1, faculty members will request Master Courses and Manually Created Courses in Canvas by selecting […]
Vote for Canvas Feature Ideas
Canvas encourages users to submit feature ideas — ways to improve or enhance the learning management system’s functionality. Below is a list of Canvas feature ideas proposed by Penn State faculty and staff. If you believe these features would be beneficial, please vote by the closing date. Thanks to Catherine Murphy for compiling and sharing […]
FA16 courses available in Canvas by June 15
Fall 2016 will be the first semester accounts, courses, and enrollments will be synchronized with the new LionPATH student information system. This synchronization process, which is scheduled to be completed by June 15, will provide faculty members with access to their fall courses and student enrollments in Canvas. Although courses may begin to appear in […]
Canvas Training is Available Whenever You Are
Canvas Learning Center Faculty and staff can access the Canvas Learning Center at any time to learn how to use Canvas at their own pace. The Learning Center collects the best tutorials, live training sessions, videos, and other resources from Instructure and Penn State sources in one, self-directed curriculum called the Canvas Learning Path. To […]
It’s Your Canvas … Summerfest
After spring finals are wrapped up, ITS Training Services is offering a week of free, online training during Canvas SummerFest, from May 9-13. Sessions will cover a variety of Canvas topics, including using the gradebook, creating effective assessments, and more. ITS Training Services has also developed the Canvas Learning Center, a one-stop shop for faculty […]
Canvas Lessons Learned Blog
Early adopters and others involved with Canvas are contributing to the It’s Your Canvas blog found on the canvas.psu.edu website. In today’s Open Session at 10am in 210 Chambers, a few people asked for a resource to read the lessons learned from the early Canvas users. This blog page is a great one-page list that […]
SRTE’s – available in ANGEL and Canvas
SRTE submissions are available for classes being taught in ANGEL as well as those being taught in Canvas. Students will receive an email from the SRTE system when they have courses to rate, and faculty can still check the response rates for their courses at https://rateteaching.psu.edu. The SRTE tool has both a web and a […]
One on one help available for Canvas
Faculty at Penn State have access to a new resource for assistance in Canvas — Virtual Office Hours. The TLT Canvas Instructional Support Team is offering three, three-hour blocks of Virtual Office Hour consultations each week, beginning April 20. Faculty can request a 30-minute appointment in advance, or “drop in” for assistance during open slots. […]
10 Q&A’s About Canvas
10 Q&A’s About Canvas were shared in today’s Open Session in 210 Chambers at 10:10am, scheduled to take place every week. Download the PDF one-pager. Resources: Ten-QandAs-About-Canvas.pdf
Canvas – Migration Steps Posted
“Be intentional” about migrating your course content. Should you export from ANGEL or re-assemble from scratch? Steps to Migrate from ANGEL to Canvas are available at the link below. Resources: http://canvas.psu.edu/training-and-resources/migrating-from-angel/
Say “Hello!” to the Liberal Arts Canvas Liaisons
Hello Liberal Arts Colleagues: Cathy and I were recently chosen to organize the college-level support for the ANGEL-to-Canvas migration. We will be working on establishing communication channels with you in the near future – one channel being this site – and we will follow with invitations to attend Canvas trainings. The motto that we cannot […]
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